Mechanical Team Leader - Aerospace

ZipRecruiter; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Team Leader in Saffron Walden. You will oversee a team of 10+ technicians, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining systems and procedures for efficiency. A strong background in Aerospace Engineering and experience in people management is essential. This role offers a competitive salary with bonuses and profit sharing, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Excellent Bonus

Profit Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven background in Aerospace Engineering required.
• Strong experience in managing teams effectively.
• Must reside within commuting distance from Saffron Walden.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate workshop operations to meet production targets.
• Manage team performance and productivity.
• Maintain efficient systems and procedures.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

People Management

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Team Leader - Aerospace

£45,000 per annum + Excellent Bonus + Profit Share Scheme

Mon–Fri, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Saffron Walden

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a background in Aerospace? This is a Team Leader role where you will manage a team of Mechanical Technicians.

This is a varied and technically interesting role, with potential to significantly increase annual income via a lucrative bonus scheme and a company profit share scheme.

Due to continued growth and the securing of major contracts, my client is looking to recruit a Mechanical Team Leader to oversee a team of 10+ technicians at a rapidly expanding Aerospace company near Saffron Walden.

My client is an industry-leading engineering company that specialises in Research and Development for the Aerospace sector, enabling specialist repairs on electronic, electrical and mechanical equipment for clients such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and many others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the work/operations of a busy workshop to achieve agreed production targets.
• Plan and maintain systems and procedures for operating efficiency.
• Manage team members for optimum performance and maximum productivity.

Qualifications

• Must have a background in Aerospace Engineering.
• Must have strong people management experience.
• Lives within a commutable distance from Saffron Walden.

The Role

• Manage a team of 10+ mechanical technicians responsible for repairing aerospace equipment and machinery.
• Maintain systems and procedures to support production targets.
• Plan workload and drive performance and productivity.

The candidate will be part of a first-class engineering company and may have opportunities to progress toward a senior leadership role in the future.